Keynote Speaker · Author · Represented by Saxton
Keynotes for rooms under pressure.
Leadership, high-performance, and inspirational keynotes for organisations that need their people to think clearly when it matters most. Grounded in lived experience, 58 marathons in 58 days across all 50 US states and 8 Australian states and territories, 30 marathons in 30 days on a Concept2 rower, and 9 years coaching 1,200+ high-performers.
Trusted by leading organisations
Why Lachlan
Lived it. Tested it. Then took it to the stage.
Every story on stage was paid for first. 58 marathons in 58 days across all 50 US states and 8 Australian states and territories. 30 marathons in 30 days on a Concept2 rowing machine in 2022, raising awareness for men’s health. A coaching business and community of 1,200+ high-performers built since 2017.
Lived experience
Not theory. Not borrowed IP. Every idea has been field-tested through the hardest weeks of his own life before it lands in your room.
Tested with real clients
Frameworks refined across thousands of coaching hours with 1,200+ high-performers. Systems your people can apply on Monday, not a feeling that fades by lunch.
Tailored every time
A pre-event call to understand your context, then a keynote built for your room. Same backbone. Different surface.
See Lachlan in action
Three minutes on stage.
Signature Keynotes
Three talks. Each tailored to your room.
Every keynote is rewritten for your audience before Lachlan walks on stage, same backbone, different surface, calibrated to what your room actually needs to hear.
Capable of More
Using his world-first challenge of completing 58 marathons in 58 days across 58 states, Lachlan shows what can happen when you listen to the feeling that you’re capable of more, and choose to back yourself.
Audiences will learn how to
- Set a goal that challenges them to become more
- Decide their standards before the pressure arrives
- Make choices that move them towards the person they want to become
- Keep moving when there is no guarantee of success
- Stack small wins and build evidence of what they’re capable of
- Back themselves and get after the potential they know is inside them
“Stack small wins and build evidence of what you’re capable of.”
The Second Thought
There has always been a voice in Lachlan’s head telling him he isn’t good enough, worthy or capable. This keynote explores how that voice contributed to one of the darkest periods of his life, and how he learned to feed the other voice.
Audiences will learn
- Why they can’t always choose their first thought, but they can choose their second thought
- How the stories they accept can cause them to play smaller
- How to take responsibility for what happens next
- The difference between believing struggle is happening to them or for them
- How to use momentum and take the big risk on confident days
- How to look at the top of their toes and take one step on difficult days
- The importance of having a team and accepting help when they can’t do it alone
“You can’t always choose your first thought. You can choose your second.”
You Don’t Need It Figured Out
Designed for students, this keynote challenges the pressure young people feel to have their entire lives figured out before leaving school. Lachlan shares how he left school feeling insecure, uncertain and broken because he didn’t have all the answers. Through his experiences, failures and challenges, he discovered that confidence doesn’t come from knowing everything. It is built by getting out there and experiencing life.
Students will learn
- They don’t need to have everything figured out
- There is nothing wrong with them because they feel uncertain
- They discover who they are through new experiences and feedback
- Taking risks and failing are part of building confidence
- Pressure and difficult situations can show them where they’re at and how they can improve
- They have a choice in how they respond to what happens
- Every experience can help prove that they’re capable of more than they thought
“Confidence doesn’t come from knowing everything. It’s built by getting out there.”
Also delivering workshops
Need something the keynote can’t do?
Built for Pressure is Lachlan’s flagship 2-hour team workshop. Direct booking, not through Saxton. For teams that need their people walking out with clarity, not just a good feeling.
See Built for PressureAudiences
Built for high-stakes rooms.
From a Year 12 cohort at Toowoomba Grammar to Boeing’s leadership team. Same frameworks, calibrated to the room.
- Corporate conferences
- Sales kickoffs
- Leadership retreats
- Real estate offices
- School assemblies
- Sporting clubs
- Charity events
- Virtual keynotes worldwide
His talk sparked conversations, shifted perspectives, and helped galvanise their commitment. Exactly what our boys needed to hear.
From the room
What clients say.
“Lachlan's address to our Year 12 boys was nothing short of transformative. His story of running 58 marathons in 58 days was awe-inspiring, but it was the message behind the feat that truly resonated. The boys were captivated. His talk sparked conversations, shifted perspectives, and helped galvanise their commitment. It was exactly what our boys needed to hear at this pivotal moment in their final year.”
“Your story is nothing short of extraordinary. The way you articulated your message of ambition, strength and resilience profoundly impacted our people. We look forward to our next event together.”
The Book Behind The Keynote
Your team heard the story. Give them the whole thing.
States of Mind is the memoir behind the 58-day run. A #1 Amazon best seller in four categories, published by Dean Publishing.
Event organisers regularly add a copy per attendee. It turns a 45-minute talk into something people are still working through three months later.
How it works
A keynote tailored to your room.
Send your event details via Saxton or the contact form.
A 30-minute call with Lachlan to understand your audience and objectives.
A custom talk built for your room. Stories, frameworks, and takeaways calibrated to your team.
Lachlan arrives early, walks the floor, and leaves your team with something they can apply on Monday.
Common Questions
Frequently asked.
What topics does Lachlan speak about?
Three signature keynotes. "Capable of More" for conferences, sales kick-offs and corporate audiences. "The Second Thought" for men's health, wellbeing and leadership events. "You Don't Need It Figured Out" for schools, students and young professionals. Any of the three can be delivered to any room, and every talk is rewritten for the specific audience.
How do I book Lachlan for a keynote?
Lachlan is represented by Saxton Speakers Bureau for keynote bookings. Enquire through Saxton for corporate events, conferences, and school assemblies across Australia and internationally.
Do you deliver workshops as well as keynotes?
Yes. The flagship team workshop is "Built for Pressure", a 2-hour session that gives your team a repeatable framework for performing when the plan breaks. Workshops are booked directly, not through Saxton. See the workshops page for details.
Can we buy copies of the book for attendees?
Yes. States of Mind is available in hardcover, paperback and Kindle, with bulk pricing for events. Mention it in your enquiry and we will sort it alongside your keynote booking.
Will the keynote be customised for our audience?
Yes. Every keynote is tailored. Lachlan runs a pre-event call with your organiser to understand your team, your context, and the specific challenges in the room, then weaves relevant examples and takeaways into the talk.
Do you deliver virtual keynotes?
Yes. In-person and virtual, with the same energy and engagement. Virtual presentations work well for distributed teams across Australia and internationally.
How long is a typical keynote?
Standard keynote is 45 to 60 minutes plus Q&A. Fireside chats and panel formats are also available on request.
Ready to build a keynote your team will still be talking about on Monday?
Book Lachlan for your next conference, sales kickoff, leadership offsite, or school assembly. Or design a workshop that goes deeper.